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WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680
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The WPTF Afternoon News airs weekdays from 3-5 p.m. ET. Each afernoon, you will receive local and national news, sports, entertainment, and live traffic reports, along with interviews regarding local news that matters, with a focus on showcasing local businesses and people. Plus, the crew will assure you to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all afternoon long!

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Ozan Gökdemir
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Episode: Owner of Durham Soccer Academy Ozan Gökdemir discusses soccer fans rallying in NC For US Men's National Team in World Cup knockout stage
J.B. Buxton
President of Durham Technical Community College
Durham Technical Community College
Episode: President of Durham Tech J.B. Buxton discusses the advantages to North Carolina’s community colleges in the proposal.
Neil Harrington
Policy and Research Analyst for ExCEL NC
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Episode: Policy and Research Analyst for ExCEL NC Neil Harrington discusses the group’s opinions regarding the budget
Kent Thompson
Representative of the Raleigh Rotary Club
Raleigh Rotary Club
Episode: Kent Thompson with the Rotary Club of Raleigh discusses the preparations the rotary club is making for their July 4th Celebrations
Andreina Malki
Spokesperson for Siam Berensi
Siam Berensi (SCMBRA)
Episode: Spokesperson for Simebra NC Andreina Malki discusses local immigration leaders reactions to the Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship
Mike Birling
Baseball executive, Durham Bulls
Durham Bulls
Episode: Vice President of CBC Sports Mike Birling discusses the Durham Bulls preparing for a busy 4th of July weekend at DBAP
Cody Craddock
Randolph County Cooperative Extension agent
Randolph County Cooperative Extension Office, North Carolina
Episode: Randolph County Cooperative Extension Agent Cody Craddock discusses an AI-driven app that aims to help farmers cut costs and pick the best blueberries
Stephen Greene
NC State University political science professor welcomed as an expert guest
North Carolina State University
Episode: N.C. State Political Science Professor Stephen Greene discusses the Supreme Court ruling that states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting a Trump-led challenge
Ardis Watkins
Executive Director, State Employees Association of North Carolina
State Employees Association of North Carolina
Episode: Executive Director of the State Employees Association of North Carolina Ardis Watkins discuss their reaction to a proposed pay increases in N.C. budget

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Colisha Stanford with Step Up Ministry Raleigh
Q: Where are you located and how can listeners get involved or seek help?
The main location is 1701 Overland Road in Raleigh, with programs accessible by bus and walk-ins; people can contact via the website www.stepupministry.org for volunteering, enrollment, or donations.
Colisha Stanford with Step Up Ministry Raleigh
Q: For people who don't know Step Up Ministries, tell us the work you do and who you serve.
Step Up provides pathways to stability through employment training, life skills, mentorship, and wraparound support, helping individuals and families move from instability to opportunity and connecting them with livable wage employment.
Randolph County Cooperative Extension Agent Cody Craddock discusses an AI-driven app that aims to help farmers cut costs and pick the best blueberries
Q: What happens after a photo is taken?
The app counts ripe and unripe berries, provides raw counts and a percentage ripe for the field, which informs when to deploy harvest crews.
Randolph County Cooperative Extension Agent Cody Craddock discusses an AI-driven app that aims to help farmers cut costs and pick the best blueberries
Q: Is this AI driven basically?
There is a model trained to look at pictures farmers can take; the model differentiates ripe vs unripe berries and even distinguishes berries from leaves, enabling ripeness assessments.
Randolph County Cooperative Extension Agent Cody Craddock discusses an AI-driven app that aims to help farmers cut costs and pick the best blueberries
Q: Can it be tricky finding the right time for the berries and finding the right time to pick the berries?
It can be. Most blueberry farmers have a pretty keen eye, but having a tool that can help them take some of the ambiguity out of it can be a big help.

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A weekday local affairs program features a steady stream of interviews with leaders, experts, and public-facing professionals spanning business, education, government, sports, safety, and culture. Episodes highlight practical, regionally relevant topics—from American-made manufacturing and branding strategy to state-level policy, public safety campaigns, and community events—while also weaving in topical weather, sports economics, and media landscape discussions. Listeners likely value actionable insights, local context, and stories about community impact, with a penchant for guests who can translate complex issues into clear, relatable takeaways. A notable strength is the breadth of guests, offering both expert perspectives and human-inter... more

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4. Kent Thompson
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6. Mike Birling
7. Cody Craddock
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